Rocker Dogcast

Singer, songwriter and blazing guitarist Emily Wolfe joins the show to introduce us to her dogs Ozzy Jones Wolfe , a 2 year old, 100lb Black Mouth Cur/German Shepherd mix, and Stella, a 12 year old Australian Shepherd . We also pay tribute to her beloved soul dog Otis Redding Wolfe , a suspected Chihuahua/Shiba Inu/Pom mix who crossed the rainbow bridge at age 15 in the Spring of 2023. Great conve...

This week we're joined by Dave Rublin of the band American Authors who introduces us to his rescued Australian Shepherd/Husky mix Eevee who the universe gifted to him in the Spring of 2024. Dave recounts his journey from cat guy to eventual dog foster fail, how Eevee is a lot more chill than your typical Aussie, her encounter with a possum and much, much more. Another great talk from an engagi...

Vocalist/guitarist Alan Day of the band Four Year Strong joins the show today to talk about his trio of dogs Bandit , Kipper and Dasher . Bandit is a 12 year old German Shepherd/Lab mix with 8% Chihuahua mixed somewhere in his 80lb body. Kip is his beloved mash up of Husky/Collie/Terrier/Pit who sadly crossed the rainbow bridge in May. And we're lucky enough to get introduced to his new 9 mont...

Sometimes the image of a perfect dog doesn't synch up with the reality of the dog you end up with. This was the case with this week's guest, Stephen Hunking of the band Dew Claw , whose "beautiful mess of a rescue dog" Mouse wasn't the dog he imagined adopting but soon became the dog he couldn't do without. It's a great story about providing a dog the compassion, pati...

Judging by his social media posts, it might be fair to say that Gilby Clarke 's passions are guitars, motorcycles and dogs so it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to zero in on the latter. Gilby introduces us to his two current dogs, Sheena , a 6 year old French Bulldog , and Crocodile , a 9 year old Olde English Bulldog , and we fondly remember his previous Frenchie Chopper who he has ta...

The New York Times has described this week's guest, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bonzie , as an artist "that has consistently yielded richly melodic and mysterious songs". We are lucky enough to have her to discuss her true love outside of music which is that of her dog Kiki , a 7 year old Yorkshire Terrier who is well traveled, well loved by fans and well behaved...

It was wonderful to get the chance to speak with Kelcey Ayer , formerly of Local Natives and now solo artist. Kelcey introduces us to his 12 year old Husky/Malamute rescue Tasha who came into his life slightly over the 30 lb limit his landlord required and grew into a 75 lb gentle giant. Plenty of great stories around how dogs influence Kelcey's music, videos and life. Kelcey's solo EP No Sleep is...

We're back on a Zoom call to what must be the Rocker Dog capital of the world, Nashville, Tennessee, with renowned singer-songwriter Maia Sharp . Maia introduces us to her current rescue Louie whose Wisdom Panel reveals him to be 85% Bloodhound and 12% Australian Cattle Dog . We also pay our respects to her childhood dog Hamlet and the love of her life Emmitt . Plenty of great insights and sto...

As a long time fan of her music and well aware of her affinity for dogs, it was an absolute joy and privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Kathleen Edward s to the show. Kathleen helps us get to know her current dogs Penny , a 12 year old Labradoodle with an insatiable prey drive, and Fredwards her 10-ish year old rescued Golden Retriever . We also touch upon her beloved golden Redd who inspired h...

It was a wonderful opportunity to talk dogs with all three members of the band X Ambassadors . Joining the call from three different locations were frontman Sam Nelson Harris and his 6 year old Mini Schnauzer/Chihuahua/Terrier mix Prince , keyboardist Casey Harris and his 90 lb, 9.5 year old Mastiff mutt Meat Loaf and drummer Adam Levin and his 2.5 year old Labrador/Cocker Spaniel mix Tatiana (Tat...

I was just in beautiful Stockholm, Sweden for the first time this past Spring so it was a pleasure to get to talk dogs with one of its best known residents Peter Morén of the indie-rock trio Peter, Bjorn & John and his solo collective SunYears . Peter introduces us to his 2 year old female Labrador Retriever Sickan who just happened to be celebrating her birthday on the day we spoke. We also p...

Fun talk this week with first time dog dad Matt Fowler , guitarist for the band Arrows in Action . Matt introduces us to his 4.5 year old, goofy, stinky, cuddly, weird little Beagle mix Louise . We discover what animated character Louise was named after, how Louise rates as a watchdog, therapy dog and exercise partner and what he learned from his blind cat Squid that preceded Louise. Arrows in Act...

This week we welcome multi-instrumentalist Steve Morgan and vocalist Stephen Sims of the electro-rock duo Deadcode . Steve brings along the stories of his two pooches, Lola "The Alpha", a 14 year old Dachshund and Wheezy , a 6year old Yorkie and Stephen introduces us to Basil his 3 year old Briard . Entertaining conversation from these two dog loving cyber-hackers turned rockers. Deadcod...

This week we welcome to the show Melody Margarit of Epitaph Records which is home to such artists as Rancid, Social Distortion and Bad Religion. Melody introduces us to her two rescues Sampson , an 11 year old corgi mix found on the street 8 years ago and Scout , her 9 year old dachshund/chihuahua mix who was an owner surrender. Great talk about "soul dogs", fostering 14 dogs in 2024 and...

This week's episode features our unique brand of dog-centric conversation with Caroline Smith who performs as Your Smith . Caroline introduces us to Howard, her 5 year old, 85 lb half Staffordshire Terrier with some German Shepherd, Hound, Lab and Heeler thrown in for good measure. We hear Howard's origin story, how he's uncharacteristic of typical Staffordshires and how he got a resta...

This week we bring you our enlightening conversation with Rusty Pistachio of the hardcore punk band H2O . Rusty introduces us to his current car ride loving dogs Merle , a 4 year old Chihuahua/Poodle mix , and Shrimpy , his 7 year old Dachshund/Beagle/Jack Russell mix. We also take the time to pay our respects and reflect on his past "miracle dog" Yoda , a long-haired Chihuahua, and Chop...

This week's guest, Victoria Asher of Cobra Starship , has all the bases covered when it comes to rescue dogs. Between her current dogs there's Dottie who's blind, Ren a senior, Teddy a small dog and Rocko who fills the big dog role. We get to know all of these pups as well as her previous beloved dogs Louie and the infamous Gizmo who toured with the band, was poisoned twice and survived an attack...

For an unprecedented second week in a row we're highlighting producer Suzy Shinn's 9 year old chihuahua mix and studio veteran Jack . But this time it's through the eyes of her partner Zac Carper , who's 1/3 of the punk rock trio FIDLAR and has been Jack's adoptive father for the past 4 years. Zac regales us with his perspective on Jack , Spicy Taco and their foster rat Star in...

One of the most in-demand producers in music today, Suzy Shinn joins the show to give us the backstory on her well-known studio dog Jack , a half Chihuahua , quarter Pitbull , Shitzu/Poodle mix. Jack has amassed quite a few good stories in his 9 years frequenting LA's recording studios while the likes of Weezer and Modest Mouse create their sonic expressions. Plenty of good and entertaining dog-fo...

Fellow one-time upstate New Yorker Kurtis Keber , bassist for Grace Potter and Aly & AJ , zooms in from Los Angeles to discuss his soon to be 7 year old German Shepherd/Husky mix Zula who loves playing hockey catch, snow, the beach, doggie day care and mountain biking. Fun and easy going chat with an experienced dog guy. Kurtis gave his shout outs to Hollywood Huskie s, a rescue in California...

This week we're talking dogs with Vaden Todd Lewis of the Texas rock stalwarts the Toadies whose song Possum Kingdom from their platinum debut album Rubberneck has been an alternative radio staple for the last 30 years. Vaden introduces us to his Pit Bulls Fauci and Coconut while paying tribute to his past dog Cooper , a tripod terrier mix, and Rufus , a Aussie Heeler. Great talk about overcom...

Checking in this week from my favorite city that I've never been to is Mike McInnes , guitarist for the Pittsburgh based pop-punk rockers Old Neon . Mike tells us all about his 10 year old Golden Retriever Jade who turned him from a reluctant dog owner to a dedicated dog dad. Great talk about the transformative powers of a canine companion. Old Neon just released their brand new EP  Resolution...

Zooming in from the Great White North is outlaw country/ contemporary hard rocker Cory Marks who introduces us to his beautiful 9 yr old Karelian Bear dog Teslin who he rescued as a puppy from the dangers of the Yukon where he was playing a show. We get to know more about this unique Finnish breed, his childhood dog Emma and how well Teslin behaves while hanging out in tour buses and green rooms a...

Hinder drummer, songwriter and producer Cody Hanso n joins us to celebrate his dogs Dempsey , an 8 year old Boxer/Boston Terrier mix, and Bonneville , a 2-3 year old white Swiss Shepherd. We also pay our respects to his past beloved dogs Gracie Lou , Wayne Bernice and Collie . Another great conversation with an attentive dog dad. Hinder's highly-anticipated 7th studio album  Back to Life is ou...

Through a generous introduction from a previous guest we are happy to welcome Dan & Shay drummer Andrew Cook to the show. Andrew grew up with Newfoundlands but found himself downsizing as an adult with his two current dogs Boogie , a 6 year old chihuahua mix, and Butters , a 6 year old Pomeranian/Chihuahua/Dachshund mix. Andrew is not only a friend of a major canine celebrity but seemingly fri...